Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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526. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding training placement or schemes in respect of persons with intellectual disabilities (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7851/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I am informed by SOLAS that all people with disabilities are eligible to access mainstream education and training services. In addition vocational training for people with disabilities is provided through Specialist Training Providers (STPs), which provide training and employment services specifically for people with disabilities including people with physical, intellectual, mental health or sensory disabilities.

Learners on Specialist Training programmes have the opportunity to participate in training ranging from level 3 to level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). All training programmes delivered address both the generic and vocational skills requirements of participating learners.